The Starwalker is an experimental vessel equipped with a star-stepping drive. She's brand new, the paint is still wet, and she's working out the kinks in her new skin. She has a lot to learn, and what the hell is this engine of hers anyway?

What events led to the creation of the Star Step project? How did the Starwalker come to be chased by pirates? Who is really behind all those pursuing Starry and her friends? When the crew and ship learn the truth, the consequences are disastrous.

Rocked by the discoveries of the previous chapter, the crew must decide what to do next. The Step drive has caused unforeseen damage, so they formulate a plan to try to mend it. But the damage has been done in Earth’s system, and can they fix things in time to save humanity’s home planet?

The battle to save Earth is lost and the Starwalker is forced to leave the clean-up to bigger ships. With Terra Sol healed as much as they can manage, the ship and her crew make the decision to take the fight to the company that built the project. Logic dictates some drastic measures for the little ship, including the removal of those who seek to betray them.